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Compound Sentences

Compound Sentences. Review. A simple sentence contains one subject and one verb. A simple sentence contains one complete thought. A simple sentence consists of one independent clause. . The Compound Sentence. A compound sentence is made up of TWO or more simple sentences.

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Compound Sentences

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  1. CompoundSentences

  2. Review • A simple sentence contains one subject and one verb. • A simple sentence contains one complete thought. • A simple sentence consists of one independent clause.

  3. The Compound Sentence • A compound sentence is made up of TWO or more simple sentences. • A compound sentence has at least two complete thoughts, and it has two subjects and two verbs. • A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses.

  4. Connecting Sentences • To connect two simple sentences, you need a coordinating conjunction. • For – cause-and-effect And – addition Nor – eliminate alternatives But – contrast or contradiction Or – present alternatives Yet – contrast or contradiction So – cause-and-effect

  5. Compound sentence Examples • I do not want to go in the ocean,for I am afraid of the waves. • Christopher will go to tutoring,and he will complete all his lab work. • Bruno doesn’t eat fruits, nor does he eat vegetables. • The student did not participate in the peer review, but he still earned a good grade. • Ms. Tejada needs to take a nap,or she will be cranky. • The Lakers are not doing well statistically,yet they have played well the last few games. • I’m hungry,so I will go to lunch after class.

  6. Semicolons • Using a comma with a FANBOY is one of two ways to connect two independent clauses. • You can use a semicolon (;) to join two independent clauses that are closely related. • To test if two sentences are closely related, try inserting a transitional word or phrase.

  7. Semicolon Examples • I am not a morning person; I am more of a night owl. • The perfume bottle was almost empty; I should go buy another one. • Working out can be exhausting;it is good for your health.

  8. Transitional Words and Phrases • When you use a transitional word or phrase to show the relationship between two sentences, use a semicolon before the word/phrase and a comma after it. • EXAMPLES • I do not like to get up early;however, I do enjoy staying up late. • The smart student studied hard for the test; therefore, she earned an A. • It is going to be so hot tomorrow; in fact, it will be over ninety degrees.

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